I’m very much in love with upcycling pieces of furniture. I really wanted to create a small outdoor eating area in my backyard but I wanted to get something that would be durable and versatile. So, metal chairs it was! But boring, old metal chairs didn’t quite match my vision so painting them it was. Here’s how easy it is to spray paint metal chairs.
What You’ll Need:
The thing you’re painting {in this case, chairs}
Sandpaper
a wire brush
primer
paint
top coat {clear coat, lacquer}
a drop cloth
{Whatever you do, don’t buy your paint from a craft store, they can be incredibly expensive}
How To Spray Paint Metal Chairs
Step 1
Use the wire brush to remove any bits of rust on your chair. It shouldn’t really be too hard. It all depends on how rusted your work surface is.
Step 2
Sand the surface smooth. This is important for the end result.
Step 3
Clean the surface of your metal chair using a damp cloth. Then use a dry cloth to rub any water off the surface. If you leave any water on a metal chair, you’re more likely to run into rust in the future. Make sure that the chair is 100 percent dry before moving on to step four.
Step 4
Use a primer to prime the surface. Rustoleum’s Clean Metal Primer Spray (found for about $4) protects from rust and primes the chair at the same time. If you find that you can’t get rid of the rust, there is also a Rusty Metal Primer Spray that is supposed to bond to the rust. Be sure to use the drop cloth below the chair to catch the paint. Let the primer dry for 12-24 hours before applying the next coat.
Step 5
Apply the paint! It is important to apply this paint lightly, in multiple coats if need be. If you apply the paint too heavily, you will have to deal with drips and runs. Let the chair dry for a couple of hours between coats. After the last coat of paint, let the chair dry for at least 24 hours.
Step 6
Apply a topcoat. I always apply a top coat of clear lacquer to make the paint strong and extra weather resistant. Spray lacquer works great for metal chairs!
See, six simple and easy steps is all it takes to paint metal chairs. Now, sit down and take a break. You deserve it!
